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Tech Transform

Oliver Wight Asia Pacific 11 Episodes Sep 10, 2025

In this podcast, Rod Hozack, Partner at Oliver Wight Asia Pacific, explores the impact of AI technology on businesses. Every episode, he’s joined by a special guest and expert in their field to discuss the impact of existing and new technologies in their industry. Oliver Wight are business transformation specialists who have been helping organizations across the world improve their business processes for over 50 years.

Episodes

How collaboration and ethics are essential for sustainable tech transformation with Stephen Hanman
How collaboration and ethics are essential for sustainable tech transformation with Stephen Hanman Sep 10, 2025 1816 In the eleventh and final episode of the first series of the Tech Transform podcast Rod Hozack talks to Stephen Hanman, chair of the Dyson Group of Companies, co-founder of Safe Care Culture, founder and director at Harvest Stack Australia and founder and former principal at Benchmarking Success. In this conversation Stephen and Rod discuss the importance of culture, collaboration and ethics in t
Master Data Management - The Foundation for Digital Transformation, Ashish Modi
Master Data Management - The Foundation for Digital Transformation, Ashish Modi Aug 6, 2025 1686 In the tenth episode of Oliver Wight's Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack delves into melding technology with business processes to leverage current and upcoming tools and data. Featuring insights on master data management from Ashish Modi, Digital Transformation Leader and Transformation Partner at DTransform Consulting, the talk covers common data challenges, the importance of data quality, and
How to plan for AI enablement of the IBP and ITP processes, with David Paynter
How to plan for AI enablement of the IBP and ITP processes, with David Paynter Jun 24, 2025 1907 In the ninth episode of Oliver Wight's Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack speaks to Dr. David Paynter, a global expert in strategy, operational planning, and technology for product-making businesses. David balances his time between university teaching, publication, and client advisory. He has published with CEDA, SAP, KPMG, and his latest publication is, "Digital Orchestration, Refining Economies
The successful application of AI in business, with Omid Karr
The successful application of AI in business, with Omid Karr Apr 24, 2025 1655 In the eighth episode of Oliver Wight's Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack speaks to Omid Karr, Executive Manager of Enterprise AI and Engineering at IAG and CEO of Ambiata. With nearly 20 years' experience in data science and AI, Omid boasts many successful AI programs that work and promises not the bright shiny objects, but tangible results. Omar has an MSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer S
Realizing the value of big data and AI to give sensible and valid predictions with Rich Wagner
Realizing the value of big data and AI to give sensible and valid predictions with Rich Wagner Apr 3, 2025 1384 In the seventh episode of Oliver Wight's Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack speaks to Rich Wagner, Field CTO at Board and a visionary leader in the field of predictive analytics. Rich has over a decade of experience in business analysis, manufacturing process improvement and the data-driven strategies that shape successful enterprise . As the Founder and CEO of Prevedere, he pioneered an analyti
The evolution of SAP's IBP solution and how companies can integrate advanced forecasting methods with Laura Tozzo
The evolution of SAP's IBP solution and how companies can integrate advanced forecasting methods with Laura Tozzo Mar 26, 2025 1774 In the sixth episode of the Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack talks to Laura Tozzo, a Product Manager for SAP's IBP for AI, with a background in mathematics and a focus on leveraging AI for demand forecasting and planning. Laura has also been at the forefront of applying machine learning to optimize supply chain processes. In this conversation, Laura and Rod discuss the future of AI in business
Where we are going with data and the interface with AI with Chris Hannan
Where we are going with data and the interface with AI with Chris Hannan Mar 19, 2025 1770 In the fifth episode of the Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack talks to Chris Hannan, a seasoned strategy consultant and solution architect with over 25 years in finance, sales and operations planning, as well as Integrated Business Planning.  In this conversation Chris and Rod discuss where we are going with data and the interface with AI. Find out more by visiting the Oliver Wight website: http
Decision intelligence and the evolving field of agentic AI with Niels Van Hove
Decision intelligence and the evolving field of agentic AI with Niels Van Hove Mar 5, 2025 1779 In the fourth episode of the Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack chats to Niels van Hove, an engagement coach, customer engagement lead for Aera Technology and previous integrated business planning program lead for George Weston Foods. In this conversation, Rod and Niels discuss decision intelligence and the evolving field of agentic AI. Find out more by visiting the Oliver Wight website: https://o
Enabling finance functions to transform digitally with Tariq Munir
Enabling finance functions to transform digitally with Tariq Munir Feb 20, 2025 2364 In the third episode of the Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack chats to Tariq Munir, a thought leader in digital transformation over the last 20 years.   Tariq specializes in leading digital roadmaps, fostering a digital-first culture, and driving organizational change. He is an international keynote speaker, digital transformation trainer and writer for CFO Magazine ANZ, as well as Managing Partn
The critical importance of data integrity for decision-making and how to structure it for success
The critical importance of data integrity for decision-making and how to structure it for success Feb 19, 2025 1985 In the second episode of the Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack, speaks to Oliver Wight Partner, Olga Papageorgiou, a qualified agile leader with a rich background in finance and data science.   Together, they discuss the critical importance of data in making business decisions and shed light on how well structured and actionable data is the foundation to successful business planning.   Find out m
Understanding the past is vital for managing the challenges of this future new wave of technology
Understanding the past is vital for managing the challenges of this future new wave of technology Feb 19, 2025 1955 In the first episode of the Tech Transform podcast, Rod Hozack, speaks to Oliver Wight Business Advisor, Darryl Landvater, a powerhouse from the early days of Material Requirements Planning.   Together, they discuss the vast potential of leveraging your existing technology to prepare for challenges in the future, including the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI).   Find out more by visiting

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